Designer unveils celebration of students’ brightest artwork

AN EXHIBITION showcasing the best artwork created by students at Sheffield Hallam University has been officially opened to the public.

Brightest Spark was opened by Corin Mellor, son of designer David Mellor, and creative director of the family-owned business David Mellor Design.

David Mellor studied at the Sheffield College of Art’s junior art department in 1942, then progressed to the Sheffield College of Art three years later.

The art college is part of what is now Sheffield Hallam University.

Speaking at the launch, Corin Mellor said: “I grew up in Sheffield and have seen it change considerably.

“Creative subjects have become more important to the city, and have played an integral part in Sheffield’s reinventing of itself.

“It’s fantastic so see so many different disciplines brought together under one roof.

“It’s also really good to see so many students finding their own direction, and to see the professional young talent emerging here in Sheffield.”

Brightest Spark runs at the Sheffield Institute of Arts gallery in the Cantor building until Friday, October 26.

Exhibits include a range of photography, metalwork and jewellery, fine art, fashion design, architecture, graphic design, interior design, engineering, product design and animation.